Top new action-adventure books out this week: 3 Mar - 9 Mar 2024
Last updated:
March 9, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Peter V. Brett, Susan Stoker, C.M. Stunich, Tracie Peterson, John Ringo, Maryann Jordan, Carrie Ann Ryan, Timothy Zahn, Marc Thompson, Bruce Sentar, Melissa Scott, E.C. Myers and many more.
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The Hidden Queen: Book Two of The Nightfall Saga by Peter V. Brett
The second book in The Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. BrettHumanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after humanity has had less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance...fantasy · young-adult · high-fantasy · epic · magic · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · fiction · military · violent-conflict -
![The Hero by Susan Stoker]()
The Hero by Susan Stoker
In this thrilling romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker, an ex-military man is on a mission to rescue a wrongfully imprisoned archaeologist—and to make her rightfully his.Any soldier who gets out of the service with his life should be happy to leave danger behind...romance · suspense · military · contemporary · insta-love · forced-proximity · steamy · archaeology · secrets · small-town -
![If You Don't Love Me We Both Die by C.M. Stunich]()
If You Don't Love Me We Both Die by C.M. Stunich
Megastar Tam Eyre has no idea what to do with the crumpled note thrown at him if you don’t love me, we both die. Bubble-tea-obsessed college girl, Lakelynn Frost, has 365 days to make the world’s most famous pop star fall in love with her. If she can’t do it, an old family curse will kill them both. Might be a problem since she can’t get tickets to any of his sold-out concerts...romance · fantasy · contemporary · paranormal · slow-burn · celebrity · suspense · medical · humor · magical-realism -
![A Love Discovered by Tracie Peterson]()
A Love Discovered by Tracie Peterson
Invited by a friend to trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the painful memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, so Edward approaches his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage... -
![United We Stand by John Ringo]()
United We Stand by John Ringo
STORIES SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BEST-SELLING ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SERIES, BLACK TIDE RISING, CREATED BY JOHN RINGO.The world was brought to its knees by the zombie virus. But humanity has risen from the ashes and has begun to rebuild. Courageous men and women have kindled a fire of hope in the darkness. But mere survival is not enough.The real challenge is how to keep that future alive...suspense · military · humor · horror · fantasy · crime · conspiracies · alternate-history · action-adventure · post-apocalyptic -
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![Always a Hero by Maryann Jordan]()
Always a Hero by Maryann Jordan
They were friends.Detective Sam Shackley had known Hayley for years. She was the wife of his best friend. But when tragedy struck, he vowed to protect her and her children. Their friendship helped them through the worst of times. But eventually, he needed to give her the space to move on if she wanted. It was the hardest thing he’d ever done.Then they became more than friends... -
![Last First Kiss by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Last First Kiss by Carrie Ann Ryan
The Montgomery Ink Legacy series continues with a workplace fling romance that starts off with a literal bang. Daisy Montgomery Knight is about to meet her match when it comes to Hugh Hendrix.One look across the aisle at a wedding and I fell in lust.He’s on the bride’s side. I’m on the groom’s.But by the end of the night, we’re against a wall, over a table…and in bed...family · romance · contemporary · military · suspense · humor · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
![The Icarus Job by Timothy Zahn, Marc Thompson]()
The Icarus Job by Timothy Zahn, Marc Thompson
Hoping to take possession of a new alien star-hopping portal, Roarke and Selene are tasked with transporting an assassin, who is herself being targeted.For years Gregory Roarke and his Kadolian partner Selene worked as crocketts, combing through the atmospheres of uninhabited worlds for places that might be colonized or hold valuable resources... -
![Dungeon Diving 201 by Bruce Sentar]()
Dungeon Diving 201 by Bruce Sentar
Ken returns from the Elven World to another year at Haylon College.Yet, attitudes towards training have changed, the Naga attack has shifted priorities the world over and Ken finds himself and his fellow classmates pushed harder than ever before.The big four colleges no longer are going to focus on survival of their students, it’s time to push them and let the strongest shine...fantasy · harem · litrpg · fiction · action-adventure · epic · new-adult · heroic-fantasy · book · adult -
![Overwatch 2: Heroes Ascendant: An Overwatch Story Collection by Melissa Scott, E.C. Myers, Sangu Mandanna, Corinne Duyvis]()
Overwatch 2: Heroes Ascendant: An Overwatch Story Collection by Melissa Scott, E.C. Myers, Sangu Mandanna, Corinne Duyvis
Experience the story of Overwatch 2 from a multiple points of view in this star-studded short story collection, featuring eight tales from award-winning and bestselling authors.As Null Sector’s global assault brings the world to its knees, millions of voicescry out amid the devastation . . . and heroes around the world are answeringthe call...anthologies · military · epic · action-adventure · fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · violent-conflict · adult -
![A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft]()
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor's murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring...romance · fantasy · wlw · lgbtq · gothic · young-adult · fiction · mystery · dark-academia · lesbian-mc -
![Of Sword & Silver by January Bell]()
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live.I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful...romance · fantasy · fae · gods · action-adventure · enemies-to-lovers · found-family · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc -
![The Nightshade Vampires: Books 1 - 3 by Rowan Hart]()
The Nightshade Vampires: Books 1 - 3 by Rowan Hart
Enter the Seductive World of the Nightshade Vampires and Unforgettable RomanceIn the shadows of the sprawling city lies the Barrows, a realm where the Nightshade vampires rule with ironclad authority and supernatural intrigue lurks around every corner. Dive into a world where power, passion, and danger collide in this captivating collection of the first three books in the vampire series... -
![The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste]()
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
In a country divided between humans and witchers, Venus Stoneheart hustles as a brewer making illegal love potions to support her family.Love potions is a dangerous business. Brewing has painful, debilitating side effects, and getting caught means death or a prison sentence. But what Venus is most afraid of is the dark, sentient magic within her...fantasy · young-adult · witches-wizards · urban-fantasy · fiction · contemporary · lgbtq · magic · poc-mc · poc-author -
![Cross To Bear: The Satan’s Knights MC North Carolina, Book Five by Janine Infante Bosco]()
Cross To Bear: The Satan’s Knights MC North Carolina, Book Five by Janine Infante Bosco
Some men make the ultimate sacrifice.During my tour in Afghanistan, I was fully prepared to be one of them.That is, until the packages started arriving.Letters from my buddy's sister, full of tethers to the lives we left behind.Little did she know she kept me going, even when I started to lose hope.Now, my business and my club keep me sane.But the horrors of war never stay on the battleground...romance · suspense · steamy · humor · friendship · family · biker · contemporary · action-adventure · fiction -
![His Wild Obsession by C.D. Gorri]()
His Wild Obsession by C.D. Gorri
He’s a hardened ex-criminal.She’s a stranger to his world.Adrik Volkov worked hard to wipe the slate clean of his criminal past for his sake and his brother’s. Bringing Volkov Industries into the 21st century has taken everything he’s got. But it’s been worth it... -
![A Cursed Son by Day Leitao]()
A Cursed Son by Day Leitao
In her dreams, he envelops her in love—in real life, he imprisons her in ice. Assassin, liar, impersonator—dreamer.As a decoy princess, trained to replace Her Highness even in a political marriage, Astra’s life is not her own. With a duty like that, how can she dream about love? And yet she knows she has a kindred soul...romance · fantasy · magic · fae · fiction · new-adult · high-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · arranged-marriage -
![A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams]()
A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams
Philadelphia, 1921. When Edie Shippen returns home after spending years in California recovering from Influenza, she’s shocked to discover her childhood sweetheart is engaged to her twin sister. Heartbroken and adrift, Edie vows to begin living her life as a modern woman—and to hell with anyone who gets in her way...historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · historical · crime · suspense · audiobook · female-mc · alpha-mc · romantic-love -
![A Story Spun in Scarlet by Renee Dugan]()
A Story Spun in Scarlet by Renee Dugan
LET ME TELL YOU A STORY…AUDRA JASHOWIN is a storyteller without a purpose.When all the tales in the land of Mithra-Sha lost their endings, Audra fled from her family’s rejection and the only home she ever knew. Now, with a sense of veiled danger haunting her heels and her life as devoid of direction as her stories, she arrives at long last in a city of fresh starts and second chances...romance · fantasy · new-adult · action-adventure · fiction · young-adult · contemporary · humor · book -
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![Covert Action by David Bruns, J.R. Olson]()
Covert Action by David Bruns, J.R. Olson
Following their military defeat in the Battle of Taiwan, China opens a new front in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy.As China's Belt and Road Initiative brings together the final pieces of a 1000-mile rail and road connection between China and Tehran, a series of terrorist attacks rock the fractious states of Central Asia...politics · fiction · action-adventure · war · espionage · thriller · military · political-intrigue · violent-conflict · book -
![The Center by Saul Herzog]()
The Center by Saul Herzog
New York, two years agoLance Spector is doing something he shouldn't be. He's sleeping with his handler. Here are all the reasons that can go so wrong. Set two years before the events of Book 1, The Center gives a shocking view of how far the Russians are willing to go to get kompromat on a trained assassin...vigilante · justice · thriller · pulp · financial · organized-crime · terrorism · assassinations · politics · conspiracies -
![Treasure in the Keys by Matthew Rief]()
Treasure in the Keys by Matthew Rief
The prospect of hidden riches can bring out the best… and worst in its seekers. It can drive men mad. It can drive men to kill.While visiting the hallowed battlefields of Normandy, former Navy SEAL Logan Dodge and his family make an extraordinary discovery... -
![Tipping Point: The Crossing by John O'Brien]()
Tipping Point: The Crossing by John O'Brien
With war threatening large on the Korean Peninsula, two massive convoys have departed Chinese ports. Dubbed the Northern and Southern invasion fleets, this collection of warships, landing vessels, and merchant ships are aimed straight at the island nation of Taiwan.First though, they must cross the Taiwanese Strait...military · war · politics · technothriller · thriller · political-intrigue · fiction · action-adventure · violent-conflict · book -
![Die By the Sword Volume II by Wade German, D.M. Ritzlin, Adrian Cole, Howie K. Bentley]()
Die By the Sword Volume II by Wade German, D.M. Ritzlin, Adrian Cole, Howie K. Bentley
The clash of steel, the mysteries of magic, the adventures of a lifetime!Die By the Sword Vol. II promises more daring fantasy and high-stakes adventure than ever before... -
![Leafdust & Deadwood by Justin Greer]()
Leafdust & Deadwood by Justin Greer
Welcome to the world of The Garden Knight.Derry is a gardener who has made his home in the quiet woodland village of Haverdell. Accompanied by his faithful dog Barrow, Derry intends to spend all his days tending to his gardens, roving the wilds, helping his friends in town, and enjoying the peaceful solitude of life in the hills...fantasy · action-adventure · mythical-creatures · fiction · epic · sword-sorcery · paranormal · high-fantasy · book · adult -
![Altered Estates by Chris Mathison]()
Altered Estates by Chris Mathison
Welcome to Soon! Behold a preview of your forthcomings.You’re about to embark on the ultimate immersive experience, the written equivalent of a live-action role-playing game. Sit back, sip some pink tea, and enjoy the ride... -
![Interstellar Medic: The Long Run by Patrick Chiles]()
Interstellar Medic: The Long Run by Patrick Chiles
Being a paramedic is a tough job; it’s tougher when you stumble onto a crashed alien spacecraft.Melanie Mooney thought she was just doing her job when she came upon an unusual accident in the deep woods late one night. Acting alone, what she found was nothing like she’d expected. What followed was even more unexpected...first-contact · sci-fi · fiction · action-adventure · aliens · invasion · violent-conflict · book · adult -
![The Strikers: Book One of the Morthenstar Trilogy by B.K. Cain]()
The Strikers: Book One of the Morthenstar Trilogy by B.K. Cain
Cast out from his forest tribe for one year, young Tarr has resigned himself to wandering the outlying country, laying as low as possible before he can return home. With any luck he’ll find a library where he can pass the time in peace... -
![To Rescue a Witch by Lisa A. Traugott]()
To Rescue a Witch by Lisa A. Traugott
It’s 1739. An abused girl accused of witchcraft is defended by a man married to an actual witch.William MacLeod, a fierce Scottish lawyer, takes on a daunting task—rescue young Annaliese from her tormentors in Virginia colony and deliver her to her aristocratic father in London. But lurking in the shadows are enemies eager to expose MacLeod’s wife, Fiona, as a witch with a dark secret...historical-fiction · paranormal · family · action-adventure · supernatural · fiction · suspense · fantasy · historical · book -
![Mark of the Indicative by Karlene Staves]()
Mark of the Indicative by Karlene Staves
Raelia was born with the outlawed Indicative Mark, and almost 18 years later, hiding it from the world is habit. As her 18th birthday approaches–the age at which Mark Bearers come into their powers–her father encourages her to accept her Mark as part of herself and her lineage. Instead, Raelia continues to hope that the gift of magic it represents will never manifest... -
![Bonsai by Sandy Nicolson]()
Bonsai by Sandy Nicolson
They know him by his nickname only. That is about all they know about Bonsai. To most people, he is a complete nobody.The strange guy that runs the gas station on the edge of town. The town being Salinas in the valley. It's a dinosaur of a gas station, slipping in all ways into the ground, a symbol of a bygone time, like him. History.But this is not the full story... -
![Dandera: Thunder Underground by H.T. Schwartz]()
Dandera: Thunder Underground by H.T. Schwartz
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Thomas Lloyd, a spirited young mine manager from Kentucky, is driven to breathe new life into his beleaguered town. But as townsfolk vanish without a trace, his quest for answers thrusts him into the mysterious underworld of Dandera—a place where ancient myths pulse with life and hidden cities glow with wonder... -
![A Different Kind of Brave by Lee Wind]()
A Different Kind of Brave by Lee Wind
Nicolas “Nico” Hall is sixteen when he escapes from Dr. H’s religious gay reprogramming institute in California. On his own, he assumes one identity after another to avoid recapture as he flees south to Peru and then to Mexico. Seven days older than Nico, Samuel “Sam” Jonas Solomon is a privileged Upper West Side only child who idolizes James Bond...young-adult · contemporary · lgbtq · multi-pov · sad · mlm · coming-of-age · action-adventure · sci-fi · fiction -
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![Aegis of Eternity: Luce Book Two by DC Ryan]()
Aegis of Eternity: Luce Book Two by DC Ryan
With the agonizing losses of his love and family, Ducäel's self-doubt has left him questioning his purpose, abilities, and hope. His companions strive to carry some of his burden; however, they also face challenges inherent in discovering skills they once considered fabled. Their enemies have begun to recognize this and pursue them...fiction · fantasy · literary-fiction · epic · family · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · high-fantasy · book · adult -
![Rogue of the North: A Short Arbedenion Tale by J.E. Feldman]()
Rogue of the North: A Short Arbedenion Tale by J.E. Feldman
Rogue prefers his quiet life in the mountains. He takes the occasional contracted job to put food on the table. Hunters have been disappearing or turning up dead lately and Rogue is determined to find the source. When he's offered a hunting job with a reward that seems too good to be true, he cautiously accepts.With his white bear companion, they set off... -
![Angel of Death: A Fallen Angel Novella by J.E. Feldman]()
Angel of Death: A Fallen Angel Novella by J.E. Feldman
Gloria is tasked with training a fallen angel for their new role of reaper. It’s extremely rare for them to fall from grace, so she has limitless questions. But they get off on the wrong foot right away.Max struggles through his new tasks. He can’t recall what his crime was, but being a reaper seems like his personal hell... -
![Pleasure, Alien, Baddies: An Epic Anthology by Shane Hibdon]()
Pleasure, Alien, Baddies: An Epic Anthology by Shane Hibdon
Pleasure, Alien, Baddies is a genre-bending variety pack.From a Postpartum psychological, to a sci-fi thriller, and tales with fantasy elements and forbidden romances. This novel is way more than a read, it's an experience!Unlike most anthologies, PAB doesn't stay married to one theme or trope... -
![Nonesuch Man: an illustrated novel by Steven Elkins]()
Nonesuch Man: an illustrated novel by Steven Elkins
Winter 1962. A child is discovered in the frozen Oregon woods. Mute and feral, wandering lost, naked and near death. He is brought to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. A routine physical exam reveals anomalies. The boy has all his secondary teeth. He's already showing signs of puberty. Unheard of for a four-year old. And a bungled blood test fails to identify another abnormality... -
![Shunted by Brad Powell]()
Shunted by Brad Powell
AN EPIC TALE OF ADVENTURE, SURVIVAL, ROMANCE AND COURAGE IN A SAVAGE POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD.While waiting at a railroad crossing one night, Matt Walker notices two beams of blue light in the dark night sky. Moving at lightning speed, they engulf his SUV...
